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Work-life Balance

Vocational Intimacy

Make time to discuss the business of life as a couple, but don’t let it interfere with a romantic interlude.

A man sits on an airport bench, slumped over in stress. Here are some tips to keep business travel from killing your marriage.

How to Keep Business Travel From Killing Your Marriage

Kim and Randy learned to live independently while Randy was traveling for work, but they lost the sense of unity that’s critical for a marriage. Here are tips to fix the troubles caused by travels.

A small red toy fire truck holds wooden blocks spelling out “LOVE,” symbolizing the strength and importance of love in a first responder marriage.

15 Tips To Resuscitate Your First Responder Marriage

All relationships take work, but your first responder marriage may make the Jones’ look like a coffee-fetching “internship.”

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Learning to Say No

Pastor Kevin Harney offers practical guidance for simplifying your life and maintaining a healthy margin in your busy schedule by focusing your energy on your highest priorities and saying ‘no’ to those of lesser importance.

An activity to do together is garage saling! These are some of the things you can find: toys, pictures, books and more

An Activity to Do Together: Fun, Food and Finds

Try this fun idea for connecting with your spouse

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Caring for Aging Parents and Your Marriage

Marriages may suffer as caring for aging parents demands their ongoing attention. However, good communication and planning can help ease the transition.

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From Hygge to Christian Hospitality

Hygge is self-edification, creating the feeling of comfort and security. But Christian hospitality focuses outward, creating a safe place for weary souls.

Bart Millard and Shannon Millard on MercyMe and Marriage

Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe, and his wife, Shannon Millard, discuss how they nurture their marriage, manage chores and raise a family amid the busyness of Bart’s demanding touring schedule with his band.

Discover What Rejuvenates You … and Your Marriage

Taking time to rest—physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally—is in the best interest of you and your marriage. God doesn’t want you to be an empty, exhausted person with nothing to give.

Candace Cameron Bure … and Her Own Full House

Americans watched Candace Cameron Bure grow up on the TV sitcom “Full House.” Now, she’s trying to balance a career and raising a family.

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How Shift Jobs Affect Your Marriage

Shift jobs and erratic schedules make it difficult to address marriage issues. But there are ways you and your spouse can build a strong relationship.

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Dealing With Physical Distance in Marriage

When we marry, few of us picture spending extended amounts of time away from our mate. Then reality sets in.

Ben Woody: Firefighter, EMT and Husband

Marriages have tough times regardless of a spouse’s career choice.

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Your First Responder Marriage: An At-Risk Relationship

First responder marriages face the same challenges as civilian marriages, plus an entirely unique set.